Portland Night Market

Portland Night Market is a weekend event held on selected dates at 100 SE Alder Street in the Central Eastside. The organizer describes it as a showcase for more than 175 vendors in food, culture, music, drinks, and local retail. Its published lineup includes food and goods from different backgrounds, from Himalayan dumplings to Lebanese food, poke, tacos, baked goods, and independent makers’ products; the actual list changes with each edition.

The official page lists December 3–6 and December 18–19 as the remaining 2026 date blocks, with selected Friday and Saturday events from 4 p.m. to 11 p.m. General admission is free and the event is open to all ages. Public transit is within walking distance: the FAQ names the Portland Streetcar and several TriMet routes. The organizer also offers a Fast Pass, whose price and terms should be checked on the event page. Parking in the Central Eastside can be limited on busy evenings.

Public Google comments often highlight the food and small retailers, while some describe crowding when attendance rises. Since each edition brings a different mix of vendors, check the list before traveling and ask individual stalls about ingredients or payment options. The fair operates as a gathering of local businesses in an event venue; it is not a market open every weekend or a permanent row of stalls.